Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The present government-led by the National People's Power (NPP) has changed its stance on taxes and is now following the path taken by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, leader of the Sarvajana Balaya Alliance Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera stated.

Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo today (14), MP Jayaweera said the public is dismayed by the actions of the present government which is continuously imposing taxes on a regular basis.

The Parliamentarian said although the proposed 30% tariff by US President Donald Trump will have a detrimental impact on local businesses, those in the government have been focused on the reduction of a mere 14% from the previously announced 44%.

He said despite assertions...